The Impact of Inflation on value of £100 from 1948 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £100 is approximately equal to £4032.32 in 2024. Prices changed by 5.12% (or £51.74) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 40.32 times as much.
Inflation is a powerful force that can erode the purchasing power of money over time. For anyone curious about the value of £100 in 1948 and what it would be worth in 2024, this page provides a detailed analysis using the cumulative price change, average inflation rate, and other key financial indicators.
How Much is £100 in 1948 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £100 from 1948, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £4032.32 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 3932.32%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1948 and 2024 has been 5.12%.
| Cumulative price change | 3932.32% |
| Average inflation rate | 5.12% |
| Converted amount | 4032.32 |
| Price difference | 3932.32 |
| CPI in 1948 | 3.28 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1948 | 7.54% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| 100 in 1948 | 4032.32 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1948: 3.28
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1948 and 2024
- Inflation in 1948: 7.54%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1948 and 2024 is £3932.32.
1948 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £100 from 1948 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 3.28 | 7.54% | £100 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £4032.32 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £100 in 1948
£100 in the year 1948 is now worth £4032.32 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £3932.32 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 5.12% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.